Software
Product
Description
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PRODUCT NAME: DECwindows Motif[R] Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS SPD
42.19.02
This Software Product Description describes the following two prod-
ucts:
o DECwindows Motif[R] Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS VAX
o DECwindows Motif[R] Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS
Alpha
The general description section describes features common to both prod-
ucts. Any differences in product features are indicated in separate
sections that follow.
DESCRIPTION
The DECwindows desktop environment provides a graphical user inter-
face to the OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS Alpha operating systems. DECwin-
dows incorporates the OSF/Motif user interface as the design center
for DECwindows applications. OSF/Motif is a graphical user interface
widely acknowledged as the industry standard. This interface allows
users to interact with the OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS Alpha operating sys-
tems using a point-and-click technique. DECwindows includes a set of
integrated desktop applications that demonstrate the ease-of-use of
this user interface and provides OpenVMS Alpha users with a base set
of desktop tools.
DECwindows Motif Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS supports both the DECwin-
dows XUI and the Motif Window Manager. Although the Motif Window Man-
ager is the default window manager, users can switch easily to the XUI
Window Manager. The DECwindows desktop productivity applications have
been converted to use Motif, but they also work with the XUI Window
Manager. The DECwindows Motif Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS layered prod-
ucts also contain run-time support for the XUI, OSF/Motif Release 1.1.3,
DIGITAL January 1995
DECwindows Motif[R] Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS SPD 42.19.02
Release 1.2.2, and Release 1.2.3 Toolkits. This means that users can
run XUI and Motif applications, including native applications and, on
OpenVMS Alpha systems, translated applications. (See the Translated
Image Environment section of this SPD for more information about run-
ning translated applications.)
DECwindows Motif Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS is based on the X Consor-
tium's specification for the X Window System[TM], Version 11, Release
5 (X11R5) and OSF/Motif Release 1.2.3.[*] X Window System standards
supported as part of DECwindows Motif include the X11 network proto-
col, a base set of workstation fonts, the C language binding for the
Xlib programming library, and the C language binding for the X Toolkit
library.
Support of the X11 network protocol in the client library and display
server components provides the OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS Alpha operat-
ing systems with the ability to interoperate with other X11-compliant
systems in a distributed fashion.
DECwindows supports the client/server distribution inherent in the X
Window System. This client/server model provides for running X Win-
dow clients on one node and displaying output to another node, using
a transport to communicate between the nodes. The DECwindows Motif Ver-
sion 1.2-3 for OpenVMS product provides four transport interfaces: lo-
cal shared memory, DECnet, TCP/IP (using Digital's TCP/IP Services for
OpenVMS product or other third-party products such as MultiNet and Wol-
longong), and LAT. Users can also provide their own transport subsys-
tems and transport interfaces.
To determine whether a separately orderable DECwindows Motif based lay-
ered product or X application runs on or can communicate with DECwin-
dows Motif for OpenVMS VAX or OpenVMS Alpha systems, consult the ap-
plication's Software Product Description.
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[*] Software supplied by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) may not be
upward compatible with future DECwindows releases.
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The DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS user environment consists of four ba-
sic components:
1. Session Manager
Session Manager provides the top-level user interface to a DECwin-
dows workstation. From Session Manager, users can start applica-
tions, customize their session, and perform security management.
Session Manager also lets users specify the language user inter-
face for supported DECwindows applications if they have ordered,
installed, and are licensed to use the appropriate DECwindows Mo-
tif for OpenVMS language variant kit(s). For the supported language
variants, refer to the DECwindows Motif OpenVMS User Interface Prod-
uct SPD.
For more information about which DECwindows Motif desktop appli-
cations have translated user interfaces, refer to the Software Prod-
uct Description (SPD) for that language variant. The DECwindows Mo-
tif language variant SPDs also contain information on specific lo-
cal hardware and software support provided in the language vari-
ant kits.
2. Window Manager
The Window Manager lets users control the size and placement of win-
dows. The OSF/Motif Window Manager is provided as the default win-
dow manager; users can choose instead to work with the DECwindows
XUI Window Manager. The window manager can be chosen by an indi-
vidual user or by a system manager for an entire system.
3. FileView
FileView, a graphical interface to the OpenVMS file system, allows
users to navigate the file system and to perform operations on files.
4. DECterm Terminal Emulator
The DECterm terminal emulator provides workstation users with a tra-
ditional character-cell interface for existing OpenVMS features and
applications. It is a VT320 terminal emulator. It supports ReGIS
and sixel, but is not fully VT340 compatible. Programs written for
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VT52-, VT100-, VT220-, or VT320-class terminals and using OpenVMS
terminal driver features operate without modification in this work-
station window. DECterm also provides workstation-oriented features,
such as mouse-based cursor positioning, variable screen sizes, and
cutting and pasting of text between DECterm and other DECwindows
applications. Many programs can also use these features without mod-
ification.
Desktop Productivity Applications
DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS provides a set of integrated desktop ap-
plications that employ a common look and feel to help users easily mas-
ter their computing environment.
The following desktop applications are available in DECwindows Motif
Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS:
o Bookreader - A tool for viewing the contents of books that are dis-
tributed and stored on line.
o Calculator - A basic scientific calculator.
o Calendar - A personal time-management system.
o Cardfiler - A desktop card index or flip file similar to an online
address and/or phone book.
o Clock - An analog and/or digital clock with an alarm.
o CDA Viewer - A tool for reading documents containing compound text
(including Display PostScript text), graphics, and image data on
DECwindows workstations. Using CDA Viewer, DECwindows workstation
users can view a processed Display PostScript file that looks the
same as output from any of Digital's PostScript printers. You can
view Display PostScript output with the CDA Viewer and DECwindows
Mail.
o Computer-Based Instruction - An online tutorial for novice Motif
users; users can learn how to use the mouse and perform other sim-
ple operations with Motif.
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o DECsound - An easy-to-use application that lets you play recorded
messages, record audio messages, mail recorded messages, and in-
clude recorded audio messages in compound documents.
Note that DECsound is available for use on these TURBOchannel systems
only:
o DEC 3000 Model 400 series
o DEC 3000 Model 500 series
o DEC 3000 Model 700 series
o DEC 3000 Model 900 series
o VAXstation 4000 Models VLC, 60, and 90
o Mail - A DECwindows user interface to the OpenVMS Mail facility.
o Message Window - A window that displays system messages, such as
new mail notification or system manager messages.
o Notepad - A simple text editor.
o Paint - A simple bitmap graphics editor.
o Print Screen - A tool for capturing images on the screen; images
can be printed directly or saved to a file.
o Puzzle - A game of numbered puzzle tiles.
The DECW$EXAMPLES directory in the DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS prod-
uct supplies several audio images (such as animal sounds, laughter,
and various alarm tones) that can be played back using DECsound on VAXs-
tation 4000 series and DEC 3000 series workstations. The CDA Viewer
can be used to view documents that contain audio images. In addition,
DECwindows Mail can be configured to include the audio editor for send-
ing and receiving voice mail messages. On OpenVMS VAX systems, ALL-IN-1
MAIL can be configured to include the audio editor for sending and re-
ceiving voice mail messages.
NCSA Mosaic Browser
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DECwindows Motif Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS includes the National Cen-
ter for Supercomputer Applications (NCSA) implementation of Mosaic.
Mosaic is a World Wide Web browser that lets you navigate and access
information on the Internet. With Mosaic, you can search, retrieve,
display, store, and forward data using the Internet. Mosaic functions
in conjunction with the World Wide Web environment, which is a col-
lection of information servers.
The NCSA Mosaic viewer is installed with the DECwindows Motif Version
1.2-3 for OpenVMS systems product installation. The NCSA Mosaic viewer
software is provided without charge as sample software, on an "AS IS"
basis, to introduce you to the Internet and help you get started us-
ing a World Wide Web viewer. Because the NCSA Mosaic viewer that ships
with this release is only a sample implementation, we have placed Mo-
saic with the other sample software in the DECW$UTILS directory; it
is not a part of the DECwindows Motif product and Digital assumes no
liability for its use. We plan to replace this sample NCSA Mosaic viewer
implementation in a future release.
To access the Internet with Mosaic, you must install DEC TCP/IP Ser-
vices for OpenVMS. If DEC TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS is not installed,
you can display the DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Home Page, but you
cannot access topics on other http (Internet) servers.
Support for MIT Utility Programs
Several MIT Utility programs, bitmaps, and the Miscellaneous Utili-
ties Library from the MIT X11 Release 4 and 5 distribution are included
in the DECW$UTILS directory of the DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS lay-
ered products. The sources and images for a subset of these MIT util-
ities are included. The XPR (X Print) utility, which allows users to
capture and print the contents of windows, is new with the DECwindows
Motif Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS Alpha release. A complete list of avail-
able MIT programs is included in the DECwindows Motif Version 1.2-3
for OpenVMS Release Notes.
The DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Help System
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The DECwindows Motif Help system uses the familiar Bookreader inter-
face to display Help and to retrieve Help information. This Help sys-
tem includes a Table of Contents and cross-referencing through the use
of hotspots.
The DECwindows desktop applications use the DECwindows Motif Help sys-
tem. When invoking Help, either from a Help menu or from context-sensitive
Help, Bookreader is started and a Help topic is displayed.
Local Language Support
DECwindows Motif is available in many local languages. Please contact
your local Digital office for the latest information on availability
of options and supported multilingual configurations. For more details
on the language variants, refer to the specific language variant SPDs.
Refer also to the ORDERING INFORMATION and SOFTWARE LICENSING sections
of this SPD.
Programming Support
The DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS environment includes an extensive set
of programming libraries and tools for use by application developers.
The libraries are provided in the form of shareable images. While OSF/Motif
Release 1.2.3 programming support is provided, OSF/Motif Release 1.1.3,
Release 1.2.2, and XUI programming support are not.
There are three categories of libraries provided:
o Standard X Window System libraries, such as Xlib and the Intrin-
sics (X Toolkit)
o OSF/Motif Release 1.2.3 Toolkit support for developing applications
using the Motif user interface style
o Digital added-value libraries that give users additional capabil-
ities:
o Digital's Extensions to OSF/Motif (DXm)
o CDA support
o Display PostScript support (XDPS)
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o Porting tools for changing applications from the XUI interface
to the OSF/Motif user interface
Components from each of these areas can be used in any combination to
address the needs of applications. These components can also use the
tools from a variety of different programming languages.
Motif language bindings are provided for the following programming lan-
guages:
o DEC Fortran for OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS
Alpha
o DEC Pascal for OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS Alpha
o DEC C for OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS Alpha
In addition, C header files supplied by the OSF have been modified to
work with DEC C++. Pascal and Fortran bindings are included in the DECwin-
dows Motif kit; OSF/Motif "strongly typed" language bindings for Ada
are available in the DEC Ada for OpenVMS (VAX and Alpha) layered prod-
uct.
For additional programming support, the DECW$EXAMPLES directory in-
cludes the following updated programming examples:
o OSF/Motif Release 1.2.3 examples (Motif widget set examples)
o X11R4 and X11R5 programming examples (Xlib examples)
o Digital-supplied examples
Programming Support Libraries
The following sections describe the programming support libraries.
X Window System (X) Programming Support
The X Window System compatible X programming library (Xlib) provided
by DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS supplies basic resource management (win-
dows, color maps, input devices) and bitmap graphics services. It de-
fines a mapping of the X network protocol to a procedure library.
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X Window System Intrinsics Support
The X Window System Intrinsics library support contains the X Consor-
tium Release 5 (R5) Intrinsics (X Toolkit). The X Toolkit provides low-
level routines allowing the creation of user interface objects called
widgets.
OSF/Motif User Interface Programming Support
OSF/Motif is the user interface for Digital and third-party software
tailored for the DECwindows environment. It establishes the conven-
tions and styles for graphical applications. Applications use Motif
components to build user interfaces that look and feel alike.
The OSF/Motif Style Guide describes the principles, philosophy, and
components used to build consistent and well-integrated OSF/Motif ap-
plications. In addition, the DECwindows Companion to the OSF/Motif Style
Guide provides additional information concerning the style of OSF/Motif
user interfaces. This style guide companion also provides guidelines
concerning additional features that Digital provides in the DECwin-
dows Motif for OpenVMS offering, and includes a Digital preferred ter-
minology list for a number of supported languages for developers pro-
ducing OSF/Motif applications in these languages.
The OSF/Motif style concepts are implemented by the OSF/Motif Toolkit.
DECwindows Motif contains both the OSF/Motif and XUI Toolkits; appli-
cation run-time support is provided for the OSF/Motif Release 1.2.3,
Release 1.2.2 and Release 1.1.3 (as well as for the XUI) Toolkits. The
OSF/Motif Toolkit is based on the X Toolkit Intrinsics and contains
three components:
o OSF/Motif widgets and gadgets for implementing common user inter-
face objects, such as scroll bars, menus, and push buttons
o Utility routines that provide applications with functions for per-
forming common tasks, such as cut and paste
o Resource manager routines for loading user interface definition files
and creating widgets and gadgets based on the contents of the def-
inition files
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The OSF/Motif Toolkit is used in conjunction with the OSF/Motif User
Interface Language (UIL) compiler. The user interface definition files
produced by this compiler contain the data that describes the form of
DECwindows applications. These UIL files also allow OSF/Motif Toolkit
widget and gadget information, such as menu item labels, to be stored
separately from the toolkit and application run-time code. This ca-
pability allows application developers to prototype and easily mod-
ify user interface designs, to separate form from function in appli-
cations, and to support translatable products that do not require re-
compilation of source files.
Digital's Extensions to OSF/Motif
The DECwindows Motif product adds value to the standard OSF/Motif Toolkit
by including a library that contains a set of Digital-developed wid-
gets and run-time routines not available from OSF. The following wid-
gets provide a common DECwindows interface for some commonly used DECwin-
dows functions:
o A Color Mix widget that enables users to select and mix colors us-
ing a variety of color models.
o A Compound String Text widget that provides support for interna-
tional right-to-left character sets as well as left-to-right char-
acter sets.
o A Help widget that allows applications to display appropriate Help
text in a consistent manner. This widget is provided for backward
compatibility with OpenVMS DECwindows Motif Version 1.0 and has been
superseded by the DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Help system (hyper-
help).
o A Print widget that allows applications to print files in a con-
sistent manner.
o A Structured Visual Navigation (SVN) widget used by applications
to display hierarchical information.
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The run-time routines include:
o Three DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Help system calls that enable
users to display online help files using Bookreader.
o DECimage run-time support for applications developed using DECim-
age Application Services. This support includes the Image Services
Library, Image Display Services, and X Image Extensions.
Translated Image Environment for DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Alpha
DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Alpha provides an array of services to
allow the operation of programs that have undergone binary transla-
tion from DECwindows Motif Version 1.1 or XUI VAX images. These pro-
grams can perform virtually all user-mode functions on DECwindows Mo-
tif for OpenVMS Alpha systems. However, DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS
Alpha shareable images that are used with translated images are dif-
ferent from and incompatible with the shareable images used for na-
tive images. Native and translated images that use DECwindows Motif
for OpenVMS Alpha software cannot be used together in a process.
Without requiring special source code, the Translated Image Environ-
ment automatically resolves differences between the VAX and Alpha ar-
chitectures, including floating-point registers, condition codes, ex-
ception handling, ASTs, and others.
The Translated Image Environment included with DECwindows Motif for
OpenVMS Alpha is sufficient to run images that have been translated
elsewhere. The DECmigrate layered product can be used to translate im-
ages linked with the OSF/Motif Release 1.1.3 Toolkit (shipped in DECwin-
dows Motif Version 1.1 for OpenVMS VAX) for running on an OpenVMS Al-
pha system. For additional information on the precise characteristics
of programs suitable for binary translation, refer to the DECmigrate
Software Product Description (SPD 39.44.xx).
XUI to Motif Porting Tools
Digital provides porting tools to aid programmers in porting appli-
cations to Motif. These tools replace occurrences of XUI names in the
input source file with the correct Motif names.
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CDA Programming Support
The CDA Toolkit provides access routines that applications can use to
create, read, and write files containing compound text, graphics, and
imaging data. These files provide a vehicle for recording this infor-
mation on disk, a medium for interchange of this data between appli-
cations, and an intermediate form from which high-resolution print-
able graphics data can be generated.
Enhanced X Windows Display PostScript (XDPS)
The Display PostScript System provided with DECwindows Motif for Open-
VMS extends the native X graphical programming environment for DECwin-
dows users displaying text or images on workstations that support the
XDPS extension.
X Display PostScript adds the following capabilities to the basic X11
environment:
o Most DECwindows fonts can be displayed at any size and rotation an-
gle.
o XDPS graphics are specified in a user-defined coordinate system in-
dependent of monitor density.
o Color or gray-scale rendition is automatically modified to take ad-
vantage of the monitor type through either direct display, color
dithering, or half toning.
o DPS Display routines can be downloaded to the server and executed
on command.
o Sophisticated graphics primitives, such as precisely controlled Bezier
curves, can be displayed.
o Any display can be scaled and rotated arbitrarily.
Programming access to XDPS is through the Adobe Client Library. In ad-
dition, a converter called pswrap allows users to convert PostScript
code into C programs that can be called from other languages.
DECwindows X11 Display Server for OpenVMS Extension Support
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The X11 server protocol is implemented on both the OpenVMS VAX and the
OpenVMS Alpha operating systems. As of OpenVMS VAX Version 6.0, the
DECwindows X11 display server on OpenVMS VAX supports the full X11 pro-
tocol and contains significant portions of the Release 4 (R4) and Re-
lease 5 (R5) code base, plus some optional extensions. By contrast,
the DECwindows X11 display server for OpenVMS Alpha is a direct port
of the X Window System Version 11, Release 5 (X11R5) display server,
plus some optional extensions.
The DECwindows X11 display server is an optional part of the OpenVMS
VAX and OpenVMS Alpha kits. The DECwindows X11 display server, includ-
ing device drivers and fonts, can be selected for installation dur-
ing the OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS Alpha installation procedures.
The DECwindows X11 display server for OpenVMS supports the following
extensions. Client libraries for these extensions are included in the
DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS VAX and DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Al-
pha layered products.
o AccessX (OpenVMS Alpha only): "AccessX" as defined by Digital. Pro-
vides keyboard enhancements to the X Server for people with move-
ment impairments.
o Display PostScript: "Adobe-DPS-Extension" as defined jointly by Adobe
Systems Incorporated and Digital Equipment Corporation and regis-
tered with the X Consortium. Allows the display server to execute
PostScript commands to support the XDPS programming environment.
o MITmisc: "MIT-SUNDRY-NONSTANDARD" as defined by the X Consortium.
Allows users to determine and to set the server bug compatibility
mode.
o MIT-SHM (OpenVMS Alpha only): "MIT-SHM" as defined by the X Con-
sortium. Provides the ability to share memory XImages between the
client and server.
o Multibuffering: "Multi-Buffering" as defined by the X Consortium.
Allows the display server to provide support for multiple-buffered
images.
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o Shape (OpenVMS Alpha only): "SHAPE" as defined by the X Consortium.
Allows programs to create windows with shapes other than the stan-
dard rectangle.
o X Imaging Extension: "XIE" as defined by Digital and registered with
the X Consortium. Allows the display server to provide hardware or
software support for imaging operations for ISL, the Image Services
Library.
o XTRAP: "DEC-XTRAP" as defined by Digital and registered with the
X Consortium. Allows the display server to provide support for hands-
off testing programs like DTM, the DEC Test Manager.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
DECwindows Motif runs on any of the supported processors, but requires
either a workstation, a DOS-based PC, a Macintosh or an X terminal for
display. These display devices must be running an X Window System, Ver-
sion 11, Release 4 (R4) or Release 5 (R5) compliant display server.
Alpha Processors Supported
Alpha: AlphaStation Model 200
AlphaStation Model 400
AlphaStation Model 600
AlphaServer Model 100
AlphaServer Model 200
AlphaServer Model 210
DEC 2000 Model 300 Workstation
DEC 2000 Model 300 Server
DEC 3000 Model 300 Workstation
DEC 3000 Model 300 Server
DEC 3000 Model 400 Workstation
DEC 3000 Model 400 Server
DEC 3000 Model 500 Workstation
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DEC 3000 Model 500 Server
DEC 3000 Model 600 Workstation
DEC 3000 Model 600 Server
DEC 3000 Model 800 Workstation
DEC 3000 Model 900 Workstation
DEC 4000 Model 610 System
DEC 7000 Model 610 System
DEC 10000 Model 610 System
DEC 10000 Model 710 System
VAX Processors Supported
VAXft: VAXft Model 110
VAXft Model 310
VAXft Model 410
VAXft Model 610
VAXft Model 612
VAX: VAX 4000 Model 100
VAX 4000 Model 200
VAX 4000 Model 300
VAX 4000 Model 400
VAX 4000 Model 500
VAX 4000 Model 600
VAX 6000 Model 200 Series
VAX 6000 Model 300 Series
VAX 6000 Model 400 Series
VAX 6000 Model 500 Series
VAX 6000 Model 600 Series
VAX 7000 Model 600 Series
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VAX 8200, VAX 8250, VAX 8300
VAX 8350, VAX 8500, VAX 8530
VAX 8550, VAX 8600, VAX 8650
VAX 8700, VAX 8800, VAX 8810
VAX 8820, VAX 8830, VAX 8840
VAX 9000 Model 110
VAX 9000 Model 210
VAX 9000 Model 300 Series
VAX 9000 Model 400 Series
VAX 10000 Model 600 Series
VAX-11/750
MicroVAX: MicroVAX 3100 Model 10/10E
MicroVAX 3100 Model 20/20E
MicroVAX 3100 Model 30
MicroVAX 3100 Model 40
MicroVAX 3100 Model 80
MicroVAX 3100 Model 90
MicroVAX 3300, MicroVAX 3400
MicroVAX 3500, MicroVAX 3600
MicroVAX 3800, MicroVAX 3900
VAXstation:VAXstation 3100 Model 30
VAXstation 3100 Model 38
VAXstation 3100 Model 40
VAXstation 3100 Model 48
VAXstation 3100 Model 76
VAXstation 3200, VAXstation 3500
VAXstation 3520, VAXstation 3540
VAXstation 4000 Model 60
VAXstation 4000 Model 90
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VAXstation 4000 VLC
VAXserver: VAXserver 3100, VAXserver 3300
VAXserver 3400, VAXserver 3500
VAXserver 3600, VAXserver 3602
VAXserver 3800, VAXserver 3900
VAXserver 4000 Model 200
VAXserver 4000 Model 300
VAXserver 4000 Model 500
VAXserver 6000 Model 210
VAXserver 6000 Model 220
VAXserver 6000 Model 310
VAXserver 6000 Model 320
VAXserver 6000 Model 410
VAXserver 6000 Model 420
VAXserver 6000 Model 510
VAXserver 6000 Model 520
VAXserver 6000 Model 610
VAXserver 6000 Model 620
VAXserver 6000 Model 630
Processors Not Supported
For performance reasons, DECwindows Motif Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS
VAX is not supported on the following processors:
MicroVAX II, MicroVAX 2000, VAXstation II,
VAXstation 2000, VAX-11/725, VAX-11/782,
VAXstation 8000, VAX-11/730, VAX-11/780,
VAX-11/785, VAX 11/750
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Disk Space Requirements (Block Cluster Size = 1)
For Alpha Systems
Disk space required 131,000 blocks
for DECwindows Motif
installation:
Disk space required for 125,000 blocks
DECwindows Motif use
(permanent):
To support full OpenVMS Alpha and full DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS
Alpha, a system disk with at least 380 MB is recommended. However, a
subset of the DECwindows Motif environment can be installed. Instal-
lation of DECwindows Motif Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS Alpha gives the
user the option to install any or all of the following components:
o DECwindows Motif User Environment and Applications (base kit) - 69,000
blocks. This section provides support for running DECwindows Mo-
tif for OpenVMS Alpha applications on Alpha compute servers.
o DECwindows Motif Programming Support - 12,500 blocks. This number
includes support for all the programming languages. If only a sub-
set of languages is installed, the amount of disk space will be less.
o DECwindows Motif Programming Examples - 13,000 blocks.
o Translated Image Support - 33,500 blocks.
For VAX Systems
Disk space required 71,5000 blocks
for DECwindows Motif
installation:
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Disk space required for 65,000 blocks
DECwindows Motif use
(permanent):
To support full OpenVMS VAX and full DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS VAX,
a system disk with at least 175 MB is recommended. However, a subset
of the DECwindows Motif environment can be installed. Installation of
DECwindows Motif Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS VAX gives the user the op-
tion to install any or all of the following components:
o DECwindows Motif User Environment and Applications (base kit) - 45,000
blocks. This section provides support for running DECwindows Mo-
tif for OpenVMS VAX applications on VAX compute servers.
o DECwindows Motif Programming Support - 12,000 blocks. This number
includes support for all the programming languages. If only a sub-
set of languages is installed, the amount of disk space will be less.
o DECwindows Motif Programming Examples - 11,500 blocks.
These counts refer to the disk space required on the system disk. The
sizes are approximate; actual sizes may vary depending on the user's
system environment, configuration, and software options (for example,
DECwindows Motif programming examples).
Memory Requirements for OpenVMS Alpha Systems
The minimum amount of memory required for a system user to install,
boot, and log in to an OpenVMS Alpha system running DECwindows Motif
for OpenVMS Alpha is 32 MB. Remote execution of applications requires
an additional system that runs the application while the application
is displayed on the local workstation.
The performance and memory usage of OpenVMS
Alpha systems running DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Alpha depend on sys-
tem configuration and window and applications usage.
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DECwindows Motif[R] Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS SPD 42.19.02
Memory Requirements for OpenVMS VAX Systems
The minimum amount of memory required for a system user to install,
boot, and log in to an OpenVMS VAX system running DECwindows Motif for
OpenVMS VAX is 12 MB; 16 MB is highly recommended for more robust per-
formance. Remote execution of applications requires an additional sys-
tem that runs the application while the application is displayed on
the local workstation.
The performance and memory usage of OpenVMS VAX systems running DECwin-
dows Motif for OpenVMS VAX depend on system configuration and window
and applications usage.
Supported Multiscreen Configurations
DECwindows Motif supports workstations with multiple screens. On the
Alpha operating system, a multiscreen configuration consists of a sin-
gle DEC 2000 or DEC 3000 series workstation that supports multiple graph-
ics options. A graphics option consists of a graphics controller and
a monitor.
The DEC 3000 Model 400 workstation supports up to three monitors. The
DEC 3000 Model 500 workstation supports up to six monitors (integral
graphics plus five HX options). The HX is a TURBOchannel-based, 2D ac-
celerated graphics option that supports 66 or 72 Hz monitors with 1280
x 1024 screen addressing.
See the Systems and Options Catalog for more information.
Miscellaneous Supported Peripherals
VSXXX-AB Tablet (replaces mouse)
VSXXX-JA Audio headset
VSXXX-AA Mouse
VSXXX-FA Mouse
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DECwindows Motif[R] Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS SPD 42.19.02
CLUSTER ENVIRONMENT
This product is fully supported without restrictions when installed
on any valid and licensed VAXcluster* configuration.
* VAXcluster configurations are fully described in the VAXcluster Soft-
ware Product Description (29.78.xx) and include CI, Ethernet, and
mixed-interconnect configurations.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
DECwindows Motif Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS is supported on the fol-
lowing operating systems:
o OpenVMS VAX Version 5.5-2, Version 6.0, and Version 6.1
o OpenVMS Alpha Version 1.5 and Version 6.1
OPTIONAL SOFTWARE
o PATHWORKS for DOS and Windows
o PATHWORKS for DOS (TCP/IP)
o PATHWORKS for Macintosh
o DEC TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS VAX
o DEC TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Alpha
o Builder eXcessory (BX) for OpenVMS VAX
GROWTH CONSIDERATIONS
The minimum hardware/software requirements for any future version of
this product may be different from the requirements for the current
version.
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DECwindows Motif[R] Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS SPD 42.19.02
DISTRIBUTION MEDIA
CD-ROM (VAX and Alpha), TK50 streaming tape (VAX), 9-track 1600-bpi
magnetic tape (VAX)
ORDERING INFORMATION
For OpenVMS Alpha Systems
The DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Alpha product is available as a stan-
dalone layered product on CD-ROM; in addition, users of multiple Open-
VMS Alpha layered products can obtain DECwindows Motif binaries and
online documentation in Bookreader format as part of the Software Li-
brary for OpenVMS Alpha Layered Products CD-ROM.
Software Licenses:
Personal Use: QL-XA1A*-2B
Unlimited Use: QL-MV4A*-AA
Software Media:
Motif Alpha media and Bookreader (user and programming) documen-
tation: QA-MV4AB-H8
CD-ROM Software Library for OpenVMS Alpha Layered Products (bina-
ries and Bookreader documentation): QA-03XAA-H8
Documentation:
Hardcopy Motif User Documentation (VAX and Alpha): QA-XA1AA-GZ
Hardcopy Motif Programming Documentation (VAX and Alpha): QA-XA1AB-
GZ
Software Product Services:
DECwindows Motif Personal Use (VAX and Alpha): QT-XA1**-**
DECwindows Motif Unlimited Use (Alpha only): QT-MV4**-**
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DECwindows Motif[R] Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS SPD 42.19.02
For OpenVMS VAX Systems
The DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS VAX product is available as a stan-
dalone layered product on CD-ROM; in addition, users of multiple Open-
VMS VAX layered products can obtain DECwindows Motif binaries and on-
line documentation in Bookreader format as part of the OpenVMS VAX Con-
solidated Software Distribution (CONDIST) on CD-ROM. The companion On-
line Documentation Library (CONOLD) CD-ROM contains most of the DECwin-
dows Motif documentation, which can be read using Bookreader.
Software Licenses: QL-XA1A*-**
Software Media:
Motif binaries and Bookreader (user and programming) documentation
(CD-ROM): QA-XA1AB-H8
Motif binaries and hardcopy user documentation: QA-XA1AA-H* (TK50
or magtape)
OpenVMS VAX CONDIST (Layered Product binaries only): QA-VWJ8A-A8
Documentation:
Hardcopy Motif User Documentation (VAX and Alpha): QA-XA1AA-GZ
Hardcopy Motif Programming Documentation (VAX and Alpha): QA-XA1AB-
GZ
OpenVMS VAX CONOLD (Layered Product Bookreader documentation only):
QA-VYR8A-G8
Software Product Services: QT-XA1A*-**
Documentation for DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS (VAX and Alpha)
The DECwindows Motif user and programming documentation sets apply to
DECwindows Motif on both the VAX and Alpha operating systems. The hard-
copy User documentation kit is included in the DECwindows Motif for
OpenVMS VAX H-kits. It can also be ordered separately. The hardcopy
Programming documentation set must be ordered separately. If you are
ordering DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS on a CD, you will receive both
the user and most of the programming documentation in Bookreader for-
mat.
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DECwindows Motif[R] Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS SPD 42.19.02
Because not all books in the DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Programming
documentation kit are available in Bookreader format, you must order
the following hardcopy manuals to complete the DECwindows Motif for
OpenVMS Programming documentation offering:
o X Window System Toolkit: AA-PHF4A-TE
o X and Motif Quick Reference Guide: AA-PHQ1B-TE
o X Window System: AA-PHF3B-TE
o OSF/Motif Programmer's Reference: AA-Q3E5A-TE
o DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Quick Reference Card: AV-PGZ4B-TE
DECwindows Motif Language Variants:
Each language variant kit runs on both VAX or Alpha systems.
Personal Use Software Licenses: QL-XDD**-2B
Unlimited Use Software Licenses (DECwindows Motif OpenVMS Alpha): QL-
08U**-**
Unlimited Use Software Licenses (DECwindows Motif OpenVMS VAX): QL-
XDD**-**
Software Media and Documentation: QA-XDD*A-H8
Software Documentation: QA-XDD*A-GZ
SUSL Subscription Service (Alpha): QT-08U**-**
SUSL Subscription Service (VAX): QT-XDD**-**
Media and Documentation Update Service (MDDS):
QT-XDD**-**
* Denotes variant fields. For additional information on available li-
censes, services, and media, refer to the appropriate price book.
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DECwindows Motif[R] Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS SPD 42.19.02
SOFTWARE LICENSING
This software is furnished only under a license. For more information
about Digital's licensing terms and policies, contact your local Dig-
ital office.
Digital provides a DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS license Product Au-
thorization Key (PAK) with the purchase of a VAX or Alpha workstation.
Media and online documentation kits are not provided with Factory In-
stalled Software (FIS) systems.
Licensing of Language Variants
The language variants of DECwindows are available as options to the
DECwindows Motif product. Language variants are supported only when
the version number of the language variant matches the version num-
ber of DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS.
Some restrictions apply on language combinations. Refer to the rel-
evant language variant SPD for details on supported language combi-
nations in each country.
DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS language variants are generally supported
only in countries where the language is an official language. However,
for some countries this may vary. Consult the relevant language vari-
ant SPD or your local sales office to check for the availability of
additional language support in your country or location.
License Management Facility Support
DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS supports the OpenVMS License Management
Facility. License units for DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS are allocated
on an Unlimited System Use and Personal Use basis. Each Personal Use
license allows one identified individual to use the layered product.
For more information on the License Management Facility, refer to the
OpenVMS VAX or OpenVMS Alpha operating system Software Product Descrip-
tions (Alpha: SPD 41.87.xx; VAX: 25.01.37) or the OpenVMS VAX and Open-
VMS Alpha operating system documentation.
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DECwindows Motif[R] Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS SPD 42.19.02
SOFTWARE WARRANTY
Warranty for this software product is provided by Digital with the pur-
chase of a license for the product as defined in the Software Warranty
Addendum of this SPD.
SOFTWARE PRODUCT SERVICES
A variety of service options are available from Digital. For more in-
formation, contact your local Digital office.
�1995 Digital Equipment Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
[R] Adobe, PostScript, and Display POSTSCRIPT are registered
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Macintosh is a reg-
istered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Motif, OSF, and
OSF/Motif are registered trademarks of the Open Software
Foundation, Inc. MultiNet is a registered trademark of TGV,
Inc.
[TM] X Window System is a trademark of the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology. Open Software Foundation is a trademark of Open
Software Foundation, Inc.
[TM] Mosaic and National Center for Supercomputer
Applications (NCSA) Mosaic are trademarks of the University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
[TM] The DIGITAL logo, ALL-IN-1, AlphaStation,
AlphaServer, Bookreader, CDA, CI, DDIF, DEC, DEC Ada, DEC
Fortran, DECimage, DECmigrate, DECnet, DECsound, DECterm,
DECwindows, LAT, LinkWorks, MicroVAX, OpenVMS, PATHWORKS,
ReGIS,
TURBOchannel, ULTRIX, VAX, VAXft, VAXserver, VAXstation, and
XUI are trademarks of Digital
Equipment Corporation.
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DECwindows Motif[R] Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS SPD 42.19.02
APPENDIX A - THIRD PARTY LICENSING
Open Software Foundation, Inc., License Terms and Agreement
Digital Equipment Corporation certifies that DECwindows Motif Version
1.2-3 for OpenVMS VAX and DECwindows Motif Version 1.2-3 for OpenVMS
Alpha is OSF/Motif Release 1.2.3 validated as tested with the OSF/Motif
Validation Test Suite Release 1.1 with no waivers.
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